Los Angeles to New York Time Difference

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The best window for a call is 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles, which is 12 PM–5 PM in New York — a 5-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Los Angeles and New York change their clocks together (or don't change at all), so the time difference between them stays the same all year.

• When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 PM in New York.
• When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

New York is currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Los Angeles and New York overlap for 5 hours. 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles is 12 PM–5 PM in New York. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

On November 1, 2026, both Los Angeles and New York shift for daylight saving. After that, New York will be 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time.
• New York is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is New York ahead of or behind Los Angeles?

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

How many hours ahead of Los Angeles is New York?

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is 9 AM in Los Angeles in New York?

9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 12:00 PM in New York.

What time is noon in Los Angeles in New York?

12:00 PM in Los Angeles is 3:00 PM in New York.

What time is 5 PM in Los Angeles in New York?

5:00 PM in Los Angeles is 8:00 PM in New York. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in Los Angeles in New York?

3:00 PM in Los Angeles is 6:00 PM in New York.

Is Los Angeles currently observing daylight saving time?

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is New York currently observing daylight saving time?

New York is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Do Los Angeles and New York observe daylight saving?

On November 1, 2026, both Los Angeles and New York shift for daylight saving. After that, New York will be 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call New York from Los Angeles?

Aim for 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles, which is 12 PM–5 PM in New York.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from New York?

Aim for 12 PM–5 PM in New York, which is 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles (PDT) to New York (EDT) — how do I convert quickly?

Add 3 hours to Los Angeles local time to get New York local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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